Satellite User's Guide

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Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
Click the Details button, then the Power Save Mode tab. Select
the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for your
computer. Keep in mind that changing any settings on the Power
Saver Properties window will modify the currently selected
scheme. For more information, see “Toshiba Power Saver” on
page 174.
Running the computer on battery power
The computer contains a removable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery
pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet.
You can recharge it many times.
In addition to the removable main battery, the computer has an
internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers
the RTC memory, which stores your system configuration settings
and the current time and date for up to a month while the computer
is turned off.
Using additional battery packs
If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for many
hours without an AC power source, you may want to carry
additional charged battery packs with you. You can then replace a
discharged battery and continue working.
Battery safety precautions
❖ Never try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖ Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging
will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it,
causing the release of toxic fumes.
❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another
metal object. Short-circuiting the battery will cause it to
overheat and may cause permanent damage to the battery or
the computer.